May 4, 2006
Sallie A. Keith
Media Relations Office
(216)433-5795
sallie.keith@nasa.gov
MEDIA ADVISORY: 06-026
STAR GAZING & MORE AT NASA'S GLENN RESEARCH CENTER
Media representatives are invited to attend NASA Glenn Research
Center's "Star Gazing & More" event on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11
p.m. This free event offers the greater Cleveland community an
opportunity to learn more about the wonders of the universe and
NASA's plans for traveling to the moon, Mars and beyond while
celebrating National Astronomy Day.
The event will feature day and nighttime telescope viewing, auditorium
presentations, a tour of Glenn's Hangar, hands-on educational
activities and the Vision for Space Exploration Experience at its
first stop in Ohio.
"Star Gazing & More" is presented in partnership with Lake Erie Nature
& Science Center's Walter R. Schuele Planetarium and the Cuyahoga
Astronomical Association.
Media representatives interested in covering the event should contact
Sallie Keith at 216-433-5795 or 216-308-0801 (cell) to arrange access
through the center's main gate. Parking for the general public will
be on the north side of Brookpark road.
For more information about the event, including times for talks and
tours, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/centers/glenn/events/star_gazing_06.html
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